Only he can protect her. Only she can tempt him.

Elspeth MacKay's world shattered the night her uncle murdered her parents to seize the Lairdship. For ten long years under his ruthless rule, her only solace is her brother, Dallas. But even he cannot shield her from a forced marriage to a man as cruel as their uncle.

Determined to defy her fate, Elspeth knows her heart belongs to another—Clyde, her brother's loyal friend. Unaware of the dangerous plan Clyde and Dallas are weaving, she faces a perilous choice. With her brother's life hanging in the balance, Elspeth must take matters into her own hands.

As forbidden desires ignite, Clyde is torn between his duty to protect her and the burning passion that could put them both at risk. Time is running out, and Elspeth must convince him that only together can they overcome the danger that threatens to consume them.

In the misty Highlands, will their love be strong enough to conquer the shadows of the past?